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| lem·on [ lémmən ] (plural lem·ons) |
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1. yellow or green citrus fruit: a yellow or, in some climates, green oval citrus fruit with a thick fragrant rind and sour juicy flesh
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2. tree that bears lemons: a tree with glossy leaves and spiky branches that is widely cultivated to produce lemons. Native to: southeastern Asia. Latin name Citrus limon.
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3. pale yellow color: a pale yellow color typical of the rind of a lemon
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4. defective product: something that is defective or disappointing, especially a car that does not run properly
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informal
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| [14th century. Via French< Arabic līmūn] |
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  lem·on adjective |
| lem·on·y adjective |
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